Alabama Senators Oppose Abolition of OPA
U S senators Hill and Bankhead voiced opposition to ending the Office of Price Administration now. They urged continued price controls on food, clothing, and rent and warned abolition would threaten fixed incomes and risk inflation. Hill pledged to push a bill to extend OPA beyond June 30, while Bankhead favored some ceiling relaxation and decontrol for cotton soil.
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Rail unions hold talks as White House asks for Friday report
President Truman convened three negotiating sessions with union leaders from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and other switchmen firemen and conductors unions. Officials from the Association of American Railroads also attended as rail pay and conditions issues threaten a national strike.
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Proposed NSLI changes expand peacetime options and beneficiaries
The Senate Bill 1677 and House 4965 aim to widen NSLI from term to endowment policies at ages 60 and 65 plus a 20 year option. It would remove beneficiary restrictions, add four settlement choices including a lump sum, and introduce disability benefits with a new premium.
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Franco reference at cortes session stirs tensions abroad
The speech hints at a government effort described as a building erected from foundation up with a vow to finish despite external pressure. Attendees included U. S. Charge D'Affaires Philip W. Bonsal and British Ambassador Victory Mallett as the remarks were broadcast across Spain.
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Byrones Plan for Conference On Italy Armistice And Austria Agenda
Britain and France backed Byrnes proposals for a July conference date and liberalized armistice terms for Italy. Russia opposed Austria inclusion, saying Molotov would accept all but Austria. A June 15 meeting could fix the July dates. Separately, over 333000 pounds of bristles were stored in Hong Kong.
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Hitler’s fellow Nazi diplomat details Mussolini talks in exile
Rahn, interned with other Nazi diplomats at Hohen Asperg, described visiting Mussolini after his Gran Sasso rescue. He said Berlin ordered stabilization measures behind German lines, guaranteed Kesselring’s army needs, halted inflation, and proposed German control of Italian armaments and seven billion lire monthly through the Bank of Italy to strengthen Mussolini’s regime.
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Louisiana Supreme Court Denies Stay in Willie Francis Case
The Louisiana supreme court declined to intervene in the second attempt to electrocute Willie Francis, an 18 year old Black inmate who escaped death May 3 when the electric chair failed in St. Martinville. A film biography on Simon Bolivar is planned in Mexico.
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Coal Wage Debate Sparks Postponed Action
The coal wage conference faces opposition over social welfare levies and double taxation claims. Operators say the proposed seven percent levy would raise about 70 million yearly, adding roughly 14 cents per ton, while Truman seeks quick progress on talks amid a 42 day stoppage and a pending legislative review.
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EDIe Brietz longtime AP sports writer dies
Eddie Brietz former Associated Press chief and day editor turned sports writer died after years with health issues. He later worked with the New York World Telegram sports department. Survived by widow Martha Estridge, daughters Jacqueline Brietz and Mrs. Walter Jubien, grandson, mother Mrs. John L. Brietz, sisters Miss Margaret Brietz and Mrs. A M Timmons, and brothers Sidney K Brietz John and Buck Brietz.
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Britain defers Palestine report decision after talks
London reports the British government will defer any decision on the Anglo American Palestine committee's report. It will confer with Arab and Jewish leaders and consult the United States before acting.
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War Crimes Tribunal Adjourns Tojo Case For Bill Of Particulars
The international war crimes tribunal in Tokyo adjourned indefinitely to consider a bid for a bill of particulars from an American defense attorney. The move delays proceedings against ex-Premier Hideki Tojo and other Japanese officials.
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Stock Prices Irregular Deals Slow in New York
In New York May 15 stock prices showed irregular movement with slower dealings. Winners included Woolworth Douglas Aircraft Air Reduction American Can Philip Morris NYC Central Northern Pacific Panama Pacific Columbia and others. Losers featured Youngstown Chrysler U S Rubber Sears Roebuck Deere Boeing Western Union Anaconda Allied Chemical Pennsylvnia Railroad Chesapeake & Co. Dry goods sales noted scattered cloth and sheetings while mills restrict supply amid pending price control action and fuel concerns.
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Livestock and potato markets report from Chicago
Chicago cattle and hog markets show active demand with steady to strong prices for good to prime cattle and weighty cattle trading near 16.00 to 18.00 for steers and 15.75 to 17.25 for most heifers. Hog barrows and gilts steady at 14.85 ceiling, sows at 14.10, and calves and cows also trading firm. Potatoes arrivals and stocks noted with light old stock and moderate new stock demand. California long whites and Pontiacs priced around 3.00 to 4.15 per 100 pounds amid a slightly weaker overall market.
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Cotton futures open lower on May market in New York
Cotton futures opened lower by 10 to 45 cents per bale with July and October shown at around 27.35 and 27.59 respectively. Noon prices indicated declines of 5 to 35 cents from the previous close across several contracts.
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Government weighs wheat diversion to keep mills open
Government officials face two problems as the 1946 wheat crop delays loom. Flour stocks may not cover consumer needs until new wheat arrives, and diverting famine relief wheat to American mills could keep them operating. Chester C. Davis advocates diverting export wheat while earmarking all flour milled from relief wheat for overseas aid. Secretary Anderson is studying the issues.
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New Glue Strengthens Grip On Paper Bags
Savannah GA based Union Bag and Paper plant uses 10,000 gallons of paste daily to seal 25,000 bags, as war era adhesives resist water immersion for 4 to 48 hours. Stronger damp weather proofing promises sturdier grocery bags for peace time.
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Ex Servicemen Fathers Grow in University Trailer Village
In Vetsville near Boulder 37 of 200 ex servicemen are about to become fathers. Another 52 have already welcomed their children, packing the limited trailer space with offspring.
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War Bride Sees Americans Differ From Film Images
English war bride and instructor Mrs. Joseph Rugleth says American boys and girls form different views of the U.S. than those from films and government booklets. She shared letters from former Cornwall students about demobbed husbands, gum, grand cinemas, drug stores, and other playful misperceptions.
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Brazil Rail Lines Concentrated in Small States
Seventy percent of Brazil's railroads run through states that cover only twenty percent of the nation’s area, highlighting a concentration of infrastructure in a limited geographic region.
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Vets Try Hands At Automobile Designs
World War II veterans in army and navy hospitals take up model car design as a hobby with prizes totaling more than 30 dollars. Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild promotes the contest inviting new ideas. In St Albans hospital, New York, patients support a fellow veteran by handling patrols so he can focus on his model.
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California marriages hit all time high in 1945
Sacramento report shows California marriages last year reached 102,862, up from 94,517 in 1944 and more than double the 1941 total of 48,887, according to the State Department of Public Health.
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